Rembau District

District in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Rembau District (Negeri Sembilan Malay: Ghombau) is a district that is located in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The district is a stronghold of the matrilineal system known as adat perpatih, a customary practice inherited from the Minangkabaus, of Sumatra.[4] The district borders Seremban District to the north, Port Dickson District to the west, Tampin District to the east, Kuala Pilah District to the northeast and Alor Gajah District, Malacca to the southwest.

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Rembau District
Daerah Rembau
Official seal of Rembau District
Location of Rembau District in Negeri Sembilan
Location of Rembau District in Negeri Sembilan
Interactive map of Rembau District
Rembau District is located in Malaysia
Rembau District
Rembau District
Location of Rembau District in Malaysia
Coordinates: 2°35′N 102°05′E
Country Malaysia
State Negeri Sembilan
SeatRembau
Local area government(s)Rembau District Council
Government
  District officerAmino Agos Suyub [1]
Area
  Total
415.12 km2 (160.28 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[3]
  Total
41,325
  Density99.550/km2 (257.83/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+8 (Not observed)
Postcode
71xxx
Calling code+6-06
Vehicle registration platesN
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CountryMalaysia
Adat institutionUndang of Rembau
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Rembau
Luak Rembau
Luak of Rembau relative to other luaks in Negeri Sembilan
Luak of Rembau relative to other luaks in Negeri Sembilan
CountryMalaysia
StateNegeri Sembilan
Adat institutionUndang of Rembau
Government
  UndangAbdul Rahim Yasin
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Sri Rama, the official residence of the Undang of Rembau
Seri Andika, the former residence of the Undang

Rembau still maintains the old district ruler, which used to be called the district head or Penghulu. Now the title is Yang Teramat Mulia Undang Luak Rembau. He is one of the electors to the throne of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, besides Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol and Tampin.

Administrative divisions

Rembau District consists of 17 mukims, which are:[5]

  • Batu Hampar
  • Bongek
  • Chembong
  • Chengkau
  • Gadong
  • Kundur
  • Legong Hilir
  • Legong Hulu
  • Miku
  • Nerasau
  • Pedas
  • Pilin
  • Selemak
  • Semerbok
  • Sepri
  • Tanjung Keling
  • Titian Bintangor

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1991 34,823    
2000 36,848+5.8%
2010 41,988+13.9%
2020 47,278+12.6%
Source: [6]
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Federal Parliament and State Assembly Seats

List of Rembau district representatives in the Federal Parliament (Dewan Rakyat)

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Parliament Seat Name Member of Parliament Party
P131 Rembau Mohamad Hasan Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
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List of Rembau district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri)

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Parliament State Seat Name State Assemblyman Party
P131 N26 Chembong Zaifulbahri Idris Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
P131 N28 Kota Suhaimi Aini Barisan Nasional (UMNO)
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